If the speculations going on in a section of media circles are to be believed, Telangana Rashtra Samithi president and chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao is most likely to expand his cabinet on February 10.
According to these reports, KCR would be busy with various activities till the second week of February. As of now, he would be engaged with Maha Rudra Sahita Sahasra Chandi Yagam till January 25.
The last phase of panchayat elections would be completed by January 30. He would take break for a few days before commencing the exercise on the cabinet expansion.
It is learnt there are no auspicious days or muhurtams in February till 10th.
And February 10th happens to be the most auspicious day: It is Sri Panchami, which is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati and any activity that is taken on that day will yield very good results. Hence, KCR has chosen the muhurtham, party sources said.
In any case, it is not going to be a major expansion. At the most, KCR will induct only six to eight ministers in the first phase.
He will take up another round of cabinet expansion after the Lok Sabha elections to be held in April/May.
He is also expected to decide on the candidates to be appointed as Deputy Speaker, Chief Whips in Legislative Assembly and Councils and two-three whips in both the Houses.
Six Parliamenary Secretaries are also likely to be appointed in the second week of February.
It is not exactly known who is there in the mind of KCR for being inducted into the cabinet, but there are too many aspirants.
Sources said KTR will call the shots in the selection of MLAs for the cabinet berths.